Cost of Living in Baldwinsville, NY

Population 7,732 · New York · Data vintage 2023

75
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Baldwinsville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $184,000 against median household incomes of $80,104 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in New York.

Baldwinsville sits roughly 13 miles northwest of Syracuse — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 47% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 60
Rent 97

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Baldwinsville

The median home value in Baldwinsville is $183,600 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,271/month, 3% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $80,104/year is 7% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 57.6°F and lows of 39.4°F, with about 127.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Baldwinsville has a cost of living index of 75 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$183,600
40% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$311,862
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
3% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,796/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 56.3%
Renter-occupied 43.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,271
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,885/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.7%
Carpooled
6.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
13.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$80,104
7% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,673
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.9%
Graduate degree 18.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.2
Male median age 48.2
Female median age 44.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
57.6°F
Avg Low
39.4°F
Annual Precip
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
127.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323442566977828073604837
Low °F 171825364757626053423324
Precip" 2.582.463.043.483.423.563.863.703.383.893.233.28
Snow" 34.030.319.83.00.10.00.00.00.00.29.830.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
258
Max AQI recorded
177
PM2.5 days
184
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

89%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.3:1
Student-teacher ratio
8
Public schools
5,465
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Baldwinsville, NY?

Baldwinsville has a cost index of 75 (100 = national average). It is 25% below the national average.

What is average rent in Baldwinsville, NY?

The median gross rent in Baldwinsville is $1,271 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Baldwinsville?

The median home value in Baldwinsville is $183,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Baldwinsville?

The median household income in Baldwinsville is $80,104 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Baldwinsville, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Baldwinsville is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Baldwinsville, NY affordable?

Yes, Baldwinsville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 75 — about 25% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Baldwinsville?

Baldwinsville has average high temperatures of 57.6°F and average lows of 39.4°F. Annual precipitation is 39.9". Average annual snowfall is 127.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Baldwinsville at a Glance

Population
7,732
Median Income
$80,104
Home Value
$183,600
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
57.6°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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